January 25, 2024
By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
Judy Blume, American Library Association to receive lifetime achievement awards New York, NY (January 25, 2024)—Today the National Book Critics Circle announced 30 finalists in six categories—autobiography, biography, criticism, fiction,
January 9, 2024
By NBCC
Dear Critics, Thanks to the 209 of you who voted in the NBCC board election this year, and to the 21 candidates for running. This was, as you know, an
November 20, 2023
By Michael Schaub
Members and friends, we hope you’re having a great autumn! Some of our members, including Ilana Masad and Maris Kreizman, are working with the Freelance Solidarity Project, the digital media
November 13, 2023
By Michael Schaub
The NBCC will be holding a fundraising drive from Nov. 20 – Dec. 4. Our fundraising goal is $50,000. As we head into our 50th anniversary, we hope to raise
November 13, 2023
By NBCC
The National Book Critics Circle will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, and we intend to build on our rich history to chart our course for the century ahead. The
June 26, 2023
By Michael Schaub
Hello, friends! Are you considering joining the NBCC? If so, we’d love to see you at an information session/Q&A this Wednesday, June 28, at 5:00 pm Pacific. You’re welcome to
May 1, 2023
By Michael Schaub
Members and friends, we hope you’re having a good spring! A few quick notes: Applications for the 2023-2024 Emerging Critics Fellowship are due Friday, May 5, by 11:59 PM Pacific.
April 3, 2023
By Maisie Wiltshire-Gordon
The NBCC is proud to confer the 2022 Toni Morrison Achievement Award to City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, recognizing their commitment to literary culture, social justice, and intellectual inquiry. City
March 27, 2023
By Kathy Chow
The Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing is awarded each year to honor exceptional work by a member of the NBCC. The 2022 recipient of the Balakian Prize is
March 27, 2023
By Ricardo Jaramillo
When I began my conversation with Joy Harjo, I immediately recognized her cadence. It is a cadence I’d come to know and love via another form, from years of making